Tom Hanks leaves Trump supporters outraged with shocking SNL appearance
During the show’s 50th anniversary special, Hanks’ Saturday Night Live spoof was included.
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Tom Hanks has sparked outrage among Donald Trump supporters after reviving his iconic ‘Doug’ character—this time donning a MAGA hat—during Saturday Night Live’s star-studded 50th-anniversary special.
The historic event, held on Sunday, February 16, saw a galaxy of A-list celebrities descend upon New York City to celebrate half a century of legendary comedy. Among the notable attendees were Meryl Streep, Martin Short, Jack Nicholson, and Aubrey Plaza, all gathered to honor the legacy of the long-running sketch show.
Tom Hanks joined the star-studded Saturday Night Live 50th-anniversary celebration, but his appearance in one particular sketch has ignited controversy among Trump supporters.
Reviving his Black Jeopardy character, Doug, Hanks took the stage sporting a bold red “Make America Great Again” cap—a move that didn’t go unnoticed. The parody game show, hosted by Kenan Thompson, took an awkward turn when Thompson’s character attempted to shake Doug’s hand, only to be met with initial resistance.
After some hesitation, Doug eventually returned the gesture, but not before quipping, “Don’t like that, whoa, whoa, whoa. Maybe I’ll call it ‘White Jeopardy’ and make a show just for you to be on.”
The moment has since sparked debate, with some praising the satire and others seeing it as a jab at Trump’s base.
Following the broadcast of the controversial Black Jeopardy sketch, a wave of Trump supporters took to Twitter to express their outrage—many of them far from amused by Hanks’ portrayal of Doug.
One particularly scathing tweet accused the Oscar-winning actor of mocking millions of Trump supporters, stating, “Tom Hanks appeared on Saturday Night Live dressed as a slob and made fun of us—painting Trump voters as stupid, racist rednecks. Libs, keep it up. You’ll never win another election.”
Link Lauren, a former assistant to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., also weighed in, pointing out the optics of the sketch: “Tom Hanks wore a MAGA hat for a few minutes on SNL—just long enough to act like he didn’t want to shake hands with a black guy.”
Echoing the frustration, another user took aim at the show’s declining ratings, writing, “And they wonder why no one’s watching. The popular vote went to Donald Trump.”
The backlash against Saturday Night Live and Tom Hanks continued to gain momentum online, with critics slamming the show for what they perceived as elitist and out-of-touch humor.
One furious Trump supporter took aim at the long-running sketch show, writing, “The cliché that the Democratic Party of America is racist is revolting. SNL isn’t even entertaining—it’s just a show for snooty liberal elites.”
Another user defended the Republican Party, arguing that it now consists of many former Democrats and has become a broad coalition, before bidding farewell to the show: “Adieu, Saturday Night Live!”
A third critic called out the audience’s lukewarm reaction to the sketch, stating, “No one in the audience even laughs as Tom Hanks plays a racist Trump supporter who refuses to shake hands with a black man.”
Meanwhile, another frustrated viewer simply summed up their reaction: “This makes me mad.”
The criticism continued to pour in as outraged viewers took to social media to call out Saturday Night Live and Tom Hanks over the controversial sketch.
One particularly blunt reaction read, “Tonight on Saturday Night Live, Tom Hanks appeared in a spoof as a MAGA bigot. In the skit, Hanks visibly recoils as a black game show host reaches out to shake his hand.”
The moment has sparked a fierce debate, with some defending the satire as sharp political commentary, while others accuse the show of perpetuating stereotypes and alienating conservative audiences.
